Community Health Worker in Providence, Rhode Island at Providence Housing Authority

Purpose: The Community Health Worker (CHW) works to improve the health and wellbeing of peers who are PHA residents in public housing and Leased Housing (Section8) participants by connecting them to health and social services, providing social support, and helping them to advocate for their health needs. Our CHW focuses on public safety, safe & healthy housing, and how the physical environment affects the health and wellbeing of families. They engage in community building efforts to improve the safety of the neighborhoods that they serve, and to help residents come together to advocate for their housing rights.

Essential Tasks of the Position:

The Community Health Worker supports the PHA residents by addressing the social and health care needs of the PHA residents; connecting residents to primary care, behavioral health, and other resources either within the PHA organization or within the community.

Position Requirements and Qualifications:

Education Level

Experience in Related Field

Knowledge, skills, abilities, licenses and certifications

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Physical Demands (Modify for position)

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Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The requirements for this position are indicative of the physical and mental capacities needed to satisfactorily perform the duties for the position. Reasonable accommodations, as required by the Americans With Disabilities Act will be granted wherever possible